https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-trying-to-look-less-busty Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 11:51:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-trying-to-look-less-busty#post-966870 Sat, 29 Jun 2013 00:59:00 +0000 NancyT 966870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks to all for your encouraging comments..i agree the angle i'm standing at doesn't help matters...and I have a lot of catch up reading to do on Imogene's blog, bra fittings, etc., etc.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-trying-to-look-less-busty#post-966439 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 14:28:32 +0000 T-Rex 966439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-trying-to-look-less-busty#post-966432 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 14:24:16 +0000 Beth Ann 966432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the photo crop and angle, along with the positioning of your body, is placing your bust in a prominent spot in the photo.&nbsp; I suspect that IRL this isn't as noticeable.&nbsp; Even in the pic, it doesn't jump out to my eye.&nbsp; I love the idea of a crisp shirtdress for the occasion.&nbsp; The sleeve fit and length is perfect, which is often not the case in this style of dress.&nbsp; You look beautiful on a very important day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-trying-to-look-less-busty#post-966333 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 12:14:38 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 966333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Let me start by saying that you look lovely, and I don't think you look over-busty at all!</p> <p>I'll leave out all the angst, but suffice to say, I wore a D cup by the age of 14, and my size now is a 30-32DDD/F.&nbsp; I am 5' tall and I wear a size 2.&nbsp; My size does not seem to change regardless of weight loss or gain.</p> <p>Some useful life-changing tools that I found, to dress down a fuller bust and bring it in balance:</p> <p>I saw Oprah's Bra Revolution in 2007 (I tried to find the video online, no luck) and her recommendation of the Dream Tisha by Le Mystere, and the Enell sports bra were my start.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <p><a href="http://www.barenecessities.com/search.aspx?search=dream%20tisha&amp;action=true&amp;ft=1" rel="nofollow">http://www.barenecessities.com.....&#038;ft=1</a><br /><a href="http://www.barenecessities.com/search.aspx?search=Enell&amp;msg=Enell&amp;drv=16967&amp;drvOld=16967&amp;ext=1&amp;cm_mmc=GLSR-_-enell%20sports%20bra%20factory%20outlet-_-Enell%20-%20Bra%20-%20Sports-_-A&amp;source=GoogleA&amp;term=enell%20sports%20bra%20factory%20outlet&amp;LID=81566758&amp;gclid=COvutNbahrgCFe3m7AoddFwABw" rel="nofollow">http://www.barenecessities.com.....#038;cm_mm</a></p> <p>Six years later, I still wear both styles on a daily basis.&nbsp; I also recently bought a Marlies Dekkers bra that I LOVE - great support, great fit, ridiculously comfy.&nbsp;&nbsp; I plan to buy more in the future.</p> <p>The other life-changing tool was Trinny and Susannah's books, "What Not To Wear", and "What You Wear Can Change Your Life".&nbsp; Their advice on how to dress a large bust has been invaluable.</p> <p>And wow!&nbsp; Imogen's post is full of great information!</p> <p>You should embrace your beautiful figure, and not be embarrassed by it, or ashamed of it, or self-conscious.&nbsp; :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-trying-to-look-less-busty#post-966317 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 11:12:27 +0000 lyn67 966317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My God! If this is top heavy for you:-(((....&nbsp;You are all looking fabulous! Believe me, would have better been &nbsp;kept my mouth shut up, if not! Congrats on your DS-graduation, too!!! fab day, today, I say!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-trying-to-look-less-busty#post-966307 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 10:53:23 +0000 Jules 966307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I knew! Love Nigella!<br /> I agree with all the others - you're a beautiful woman and do not look disproportionate here at all. I do understand the shock of a picture that doesn't match your self-image, but I don't think you have anything to worry about here. I do personally find that button-downs can emphasize the bust a bit, but maybe it's just a perception thing because they are classic menswear, so we associate them with a straighter shape? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-trying-to-look-less-busty#post-966259 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 08:20:12 +0000 Nicola 966259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>By the way, I read somewhere that Nigella Lawson has the most desired bodyshape in England! Who knew? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-trying-to-look-less-busty#post-966257 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 08:17:41 +0000 Nicola 966257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the same issue as you, seeing myself in photos and thinking, 'do they really look that big?'. So when I saw the title of your post I really expected to see a much bustier photo. Instead I agree with everyone else and think you look fine. If you hadn't mentioned your concerns I would have thought nothing of them. </p> <p>Imogen is really worth a look if you haven't already. She has some great advice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-trying-to-look-less-busty#post-966164 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 04:01:09 +0000 DonnaF 966164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nancy, I think when any woman's arm is at that angle and a bit back it makes her look a bit busty!&nbsp; You look fab btw, and congrats to your son! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-trying-to-look-less-busty#post-966078 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 02:15:26 +0000 donnat 966078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look gorgeous and slim. Not too busy, just nice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-trying-to-look-less-busty#post-966012 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:46:47 +0000 NancyT 966012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>guess it's shopping time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-trying-to-look-less-busty#post-966011 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:45:13 +0000 Anonymous 966011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think you look too busty either! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-trying-to-look-less-busty#post-966002 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:24:11 +0000 Angie 966002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You definitely need to arrange a professional bra fitting, Nancy! Bras improve every season and that includes minimizers. Yes! I have happy clients in minimizers and do recommend them. Head off to be Nordstrom (where you <b>must be fitted by the lingerie manager</b>), or Soma Intimates, or another specialty lingerie store that is not Victoria Secret. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-trying-to-look-less-busty#post-966001 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:15:17 +0000 NancyT 966001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for all &nbsp;your quick replies and positive comments.</p> <p>Angie, I the last time I had a real bra fitting was about 3-4 years ago...I haven't really gained or lost any weight in that time, so I always assumed I was still the same size...?&nbsp; No, I haven't tried a minimizer, as I recall reading that they weren't a good idea...have minimizers changed in the past couple of years?</p> <p>I guess I DO tend to be rather self-conscious about my bustline...it's hard when my style&nbsp;icon is Ines de la Fressange and I wish I could wear clothes like she does! ;)</p> <p>Peri, thank you for the advice regarding the belt...I wonder though if this dress would like like a sack on me if I didn't have a belt ...!? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-trying-to-look-less-busty#post-965996 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:06:06 +0000 cinnamon fern 965996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wonder, does that angle kind of draw the eye to the bust? &nbsp;I think maybe everyone looks bustier in 3/4 view than straight on or from the side. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-trying-to-look-less-busty#post-965994 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:00:33 +0000 Suz 965994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also, I did not mean to make light of your concern. I don't think you look too busty in this outfit. But if you prefer to minimize, then Imogen did <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2011/05/23/how-to-dress-a-full-bust/">a great guest post on that.&nbsp;&nbsp;</a></p> <p>You might also search the archives for posts by forum members who are well endowed.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-trying-to-look-less-busty#post-965992 Thu, 27 Jun 2013 23:58:34 +0000 Peri 965992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nancy, that's not what I see at all when I see your picture. I understand being insecure about this because I am too (32DD), but probably we are both just too worried about it. I dress on purpose to downplay the girls because I don't like the attention, but I wouldn't have had that thought looking at your picture.</p> <p>If it helps any, I never wear a belt or anything high waisted because I think it chops me in half and emphasizes the bust. That's also why I refuse all tucking. </p> <p>I will be interested to see what Angie says about other tricks, but objectively speaking, you look great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-trying-to-look-less-busty#post-965991 Thu, 27 Jun 2013 23:57:54 +0000 Angie 965991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look FABULOUS! No wonder you felt you looked great. Your long neck wears a shirt collar very well. Your bust looks fab too! To my eye you don't look top heavy at all. </p> <p>That said, I will answer your question for the sake of completeness :). Have you recently had a professional bra fitting? And have you tried a minimizer? </p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-trying-to-look-less-busty#post-965989 Thu, 27 Jun 2013 23:54:23 +0000 Caro in Oz 965989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Suz said </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-trying-to-look-less-busty#post-965974 Thu, 27 Jun 2013 23:36:24 +0000 Suz 965974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You <b>DO</b> look fab!!!&nbsp;</p> <p>And congratulations to the graduate!&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-trying-to-look-less-busty#post-965971 Thu, 27 Jun 2013 23:32:42 +0000 NancyT 965971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><i></i>Hi Angie:&nbsp; I haven't posted in ages, as life really gets in the way of my trying to improve my fashion sense...however, today I really wanted your advice.</p> <p>I thought I looked&nbsp;pretty good&nbsp;for my son's grad today, until I saw the attached picture.&nbsp; I realize I have a large bust, but I think I really look top heavy in this shirtdress.....what do you think and can I remedy this?</p> <p>Thanks! </p>